Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies (Printer-Friendly)

Soft, chewy cookies with peanut butter, chocolate, and wholesome ingredients for a tasty treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup plant-based vanilla protein powder
02 - 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour or all-purpose flour)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/4 cup coconut oil (or butter or vegetable oil)
06 - 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
07 - 1 large egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan option)
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or almond or cashew butter)

→ Add-ins

10 - 1/3 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
11 - Optional: pinch of sea salt for topping

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together protein powder, flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in peanut butter until fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until a dough forms.
04 - Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
05 - Portion dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, flatten each cookie slightly, optionally sprinkle with sea salt, and bake at 350°F (177°C) for 9 to 12 minutes depending on desired chewiness. Cool before serving.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - For a gooey texture, bake for 9-10 minutes; for a thicker, chewier cookie, bake for 11-12 minutes.
02 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, refrigerated for up to 10 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.